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Workforce Specialist Services

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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06 Sep 2021 at 14:55

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16 Aug 2021 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland, is seeking providers for its Workforce Specialist Services contract. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as counselling services (CPV: 85312320). The contract is set to run initially for 10 months, commencing on 1st December 2021 and ending on 30th September 2022, with potential extensions of up to 24 months. The procurement method employed is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, with the contract currently in the completed stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in mental health support and counselling services, particularly those experienced in working with regulated health and social care professionals who may face issues like addiction or mental health struggles. Companies offering comprehensive, confidential support services—especially those with specialties in treating addictions and capable of providing in-patient treatment options—will be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the growing demand for mental health services, businesses in this industry can leverage this opportunity to expand their offerings within the Scottish workforce.

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Notice Title

Workforce Specialist Services

Notice Description

The Provider will deliver on behalf of the Authority a Workforce Specialist Service (WSS), a confidential assessment and treatment service. This will be available to all regulated health and social work and social care staff working as part of the Scottish workforce. The workforce specialist service will offer specialism in treating and supporting regulated practitioners who: - experience increased risks of suffering mental illness including difficulties with addiction and suicidality. - suffer stigmatisation and difficulty accessing confidential assessment and treatment for mental health; - and who are reluctant to seek help due to concerns about professional implications (e.g. regulator involvement, detriment to career progression, impact of having time off sick). The service provided is expected to be led by a multi-professional team with experience in treating regulated professionals. The service should offer specialism in treating addictions including capability to provide or arrange in-patient detoxification and/or rehabilitation therapy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provider will deliver on behalf of the Authority a Workforce Specialist Service (WSS), a confidential assessment and treatment service. This will be available to all regulated health and social work and social care staff working as part of the Scottish workforce. The workforce specialist service will offer specialism in treating and supporting regulated practitioners who: - experience increased risks of suffering mental illness including difficulties with addiction and suicidality. suffer stigmatisation and difficulty accessing confidential assessment and treatment for mental health; - and who are reluctant to seek help due to concerns about professional implications (e.g. regulator involvement, detriment to career progression, impact of having time off sick). The service provided is expected to be led by a multi-professional team with experience in treating regulated professionals. The service should offer specialism in treating addictions including capability to provide or arrange in-patient detoxification and/or rehabilitation therapy.

Options: The contract maybe extended for up to 24 months

Procurement Information

The Authority believes there is only one provider capable of meeting its requirement for this service. The Authority will enact a 10 day standstill period from publication of this notice prior to entering into any contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d56f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022069-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Kris Lindsay
Contact Email
kris.lindsay@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312757454

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HURLEY GROUP

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